Signal chat app clone used by Signalgate's Waltz was apparently an insecure mess
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Feed Name: The Register (Security)
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A reportedly compromised TeleMessage Signal-clone (TM-SGNL) used by senior US officials allegedly exposed unprotected chat logs; subsequent publication of the app's source code revealed hardcoded credentials and implementation choices that allow access to plaintext archived messages. TeleMessage suspended services and engaged external investigators while researchers highlighted potential license violations and broad security weaknesses in the app.
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